Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. The MGM attacks were almost identical to the social engineering attacks on Caesars, which targeted a third-party IT help desk.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Collect and safeguard critical artifacts such as event logs, system logs, and authentication records from corporate systems. Antivirus solutions, monitoring systems, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools play a critical role in combating these threats.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. Gaming is now an online social activity. If possible, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your gaming accounts as well. Watch for phishing and social engineering. For even more protection, explore Webroot’s SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus antivirus solution.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Phishing and Social Engineering : Phishing remains a popular attack method, leveraging emails, fake websites, and social media to deceive users into providing sensitive information. Cybercriminals are also increasingly using social media to gather intelligence, exploit personal information, and initiate attacks.

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SecureList

MAY 17, 2021

In this article we analyse the technical features of the Trojan’s components, giving a detailed overview of obfuscation techniques, the infection process and subsequent functions, as well as the social engineering tactics used by the cybercriminals to convince their victims to give away their personal online banking details.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Phishing and social engineering : Using your personal information, scammers can craft more convincing phishing emails or messages to trick you into giving up even more sensitive details, like passwords and PIN numbers. Selling it on the dark web : Stolen data is frequently sold to the highest bidder on dark web marketplaces.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today's digital age, the concept of security has evolved far beyond the traditional boundaries of firewalls and antivirus software. Traditionally, organizations have relied on strong authentication requirements, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), to address compromised access.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2021

Bizarro has x64 modules, the malicious code allows to trick victims into entering two-factor authentication codes in fake pop-ups. Experts pointed out that it also leverages social engineering to trick victims into downloading a mobile app. Bizarro initializes the screen capturing module.

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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Improvements made by Google to protect their users from future attacks include heuristic rules that detect and then block social engineering & phishing emails, live streams for crypto-scams and theft of cookies. That way, antivirus detectors that trigger malware will be avoided.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. It emerges that email marketing giant Mailchimp got hacked. A report commissioned by Sen.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Implementing endpoint protection solutions, including antivirus software, intrusion prevention systems, and device encryption, adds an extra layer of defense. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Implementing 2FA adds an extra layer of authentication beyond traditional usernames and passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). This system uses an external device (usually your phone) as an additional authentication step. Still, most attackers will use trusted methods such as phishing, ransomware, or social engineering. Start with a solid antivirus and make sure all your software tools are up to date.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction Since mid-2024, we’ve observed a malicious Android campaign leveraging wedding invitations as a lure to social-engineer victims into installing a malicious Android app (APK), which we have named “Tria Stealer” after unique strings found in campaign samples.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

Lumma has also been observed using exploit kits, social engineering, and compromised websites to extend its reach and evade detection by security solutions. Environment validation It then checks for processes from popular antivirus tools such as Avast ( avastui.exe ), Bitdefender ( bdagent.exe ), and Kaspersky ( avp.exe ).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Since endpoints are the biggest entry point for breaches , businesses need to make sure they are protected with comprehensive endpoint security that includes next generation antivirus, endpoint protection, and endpoint detection and response. Mobile Threat Defense solutions are designed to protect mobile devices and these unique needs.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires multiple verification methods to access an account online, significantly enhancing protection. Antivirus software: It detects and removes malware, providing an added layer of security for your devices.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 1, 2025

Enable Two-Factor Authentication - Adding Two-Factor Authentication means adding an extra layer of security. To enable it, you need to go to Settings & Privacy > Security and Account Access > Security > Two-Factor Authentication on Twitter. It enables us to make our accounts more secure.

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Google Security

MARCH 8, 2023

For example, Google Safe Browsing as well as antivirus software both block file-based UwS more effectively now, which was originally the goal of the Chrome Cleanup Tool. Next, several positive changes in the platform ecosystem have contributed to a more proactive safety stance than a reactive one.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Phishing is the most formidable social engineering tactic that cybercriminals use to persuade employees to disclose sensitive information, whether it be clicking a suspicious link, downloading an attachment or visiting a malicious website – not to mention simply providing credential information outright.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) to help protect your accounts wherever it’s offered. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. So how can you avoid becoming a victim?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

Users should receive regular social engineering training about what to look for in phishing emails and messages. Defenses against phishing and social engineering (like the ones listed above) help to prevent the spread of malware like RedLine. Use token authentication through an authenticator application.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

These may be obtained by phishing, social engineering, insider threats, or carelessly handed data. Multifactor authentication (MFA) is not enforced. Use antivirus solutions : Workstations require security solutions capable of dealing with exploits that require no user interaction and attacks reliant on social engineering.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home. (Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Regardless of the user authentication mechanism used, privileges must be built into the operating system, file system, applications, databases, hypervisors, cloud platforms, network infrastructure. Social engineering. In turn, this factor serves as an obstacle to the use of multifactor authentication. Issues with terms.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

According to Cleafy , the caller’s first job is therefore to use social engineering tactics to convince victims to install it. A two-factor authentication (2FA) code from the bank does not protect accounts here.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. The likelihood that the target will respond to a message is increased by this personalization.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Report Phishing At Social-Engineer, LLC, we define phishing as “the practice of sending emails appearing to be from reputable sources with the goal of influencing or gaining personal information.” Turn on MFA Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is like a secondary defense for your accounts. Let’s review them together!

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. When possible, you should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect your accounts. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials. Enable two-factor authentication on all your accounts to significantly impede anyone attempting unauthorized access.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing attackers are increasingly using social engineering techniques to personalize their attacks and target specific individuals or organizations. For example, attackers may research their victims on social media or other online sources to gather personal information that can be used to make their phishing emails more believable.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that tricks victims into disclosing personal information or downloading malicious software. After conducting an OSINT analysis, it was determined that the sender’s email fails to pass DMARC (Domain Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance), and MX record authentication.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

Access is set up using a certificate or a login/password pair, and in rare cases multi-factor authentication is added. Attackers continue to refine their multi-step schemes and social engineering methods, often using attached documents and archives containing malware to penetrate the network.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

According to a report by the Barracuda cybersecurity company, in 2021, businesses with fewer than 100 employees experienced far more social engineering attacks than larger ones. Fake e-mails were thoroughly crafted, so that the employees would not question their authenticity. Scammers often reach employees by e-mail.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. A mix of social engineering, hacking, and abuse of legitimate services makes this style of online crime incredibly effective.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls are your best friends here. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Require MFA for accessing critical systems and sensitive data. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 17, 2025

Phishing Phishing is a social engineering technique where attackers trick users into revealing their passwords by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. Prevention Tips: - Verify the authenticity of emails and links before clicking on them. - Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of security.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mitigating DDoS Attacks To lessen the risk of a DDoS attack, implement the following methods: Use traffic filtering: Traffic filtering technologies separate authentic and malicious traffic, allowing the system to reject harmful requests. It impacts CSPs and customers relying on the affected cloud services for data access and storage.

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